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Dramatically redesigned GMKtec EVO-X3 shown bearing Lisa Su’s signature of approval — flagship AI mini PC workstation is built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' processor, again (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-21 | by Mark Tyson | tags: gmktec, evo-x3, amd ryzen ai

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AMD will reinstate memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs via BIOS update in July (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-20 | by Jake Roach | get Ryzen 9000 BIOS Update → | tags: amd ryzen 9000, tsme, bios update

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Get AMD's flagship Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 32GB of DDR5 memory and an MSI B850 Wi-Fi 7 motherboard at a discount — Micro Center bundles are now available on Amazon (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-20 | by Hassam Nasir | tags: amd ryzen 7 9800x3d, msi b850, wi-fi 7

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Save $300 on this 1440p-ready gaming PC with 32GB DDR5 RAM — grab the Asus ROG GM700 with AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F and RX 9060 XT for just $1,199 (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-20 | by Hassam Nasir | get Asus ROG GM700 Gaming PC → | tags: asus rog gm700, amd ryzen 7 8700f, rx 9060 xt

5.

The best UK Amazon Prime Day tech deals 2026 — epic savings on premium gaming PCs and laptops, peripherals, 3D printers at Currys, Argos, Scan and CCL, too (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-20 | by Ben Stockton | get Gaming Laptop RGB Keyboard → | tags: amazon prime day, acer nitro v16, amd ryzen

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AMD will reinstate memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs through a BIOS update in July — TSME is coming back after 'valuable community feedback' (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-19 | by Jake Roach | get Ryzen 9000 BIOS Update → | tags: amd ryzen 9000, tsme, memory guard

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MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme and 32GB of RAM costs $1,799 — company says it'll be 'a tough year' with chances of 'another price hike' (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-18 | by Hassam Nasir | get MSI Claw 8 EX AI Gaming Console → | tags: msi, intel arc g3, claw 8 ex ai+

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Ditching the cloud for local AI — how I use two mini PCs to process millions of tokens a day and save money on costly API fees (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-18 | by Chris Stokel-Walker | get Mini PC for AI Processing → | tags: mini pc, amd ryzen ai max+, llama.cpp

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AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-18 | by Etiido Uko | get AMD Ryzen Memory Encryption Tool → | tags: amd ryzen, tsme, amd security

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AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, leaving users unaware that they may be vulnerable — security feature vanishes after newer AGESA firmware, AMD engineers go radio silent when pressed about the change (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-17 | by Etiido Uko | get Ryzen Security Firmware Update → | tags: amd ryzen, agesa firmware, transparent secure memory encryption

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AMD quietly disabled RAM encryption on some Ryzen CPUs and users want to know why (techspot.com)

2026-06-17 | by Skye Jacobs | tags: amd ryzen, tsme, ram encryption

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AMD quietly disabled RAM encryption on some consumer Ryzen CPUs and users want to know why (techspot.com)

2026-06-17 | by Skye Jacobs | tags: amd ryzen, tsme, zen 5

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Caddy compatibility for zeroserve: 3x throughput and 70% lower latency (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-14 | get Caddy Web Server → | tags: zeroserve, caddy, ebpf

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ASUS finally brings OLED to the ROG Ally, but there’s a big catch (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-02 | get ASUS ROG Ally OLED Screen → | tags: asus, rog ally, oled display

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Grab this RTX 5070 gaming PC with a 7800X3D from CyberPowerPC for under $1,960 right now — exclusive discount available on 4K-ready pre-built rig with 32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD that knocks $210 off (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-02 | by Ben Stockton | get CyberPowerPC Gaming Desktop → | tags: nvidia geforce rtx 5070, amd ryzen 7 7800x3d, cyberpowerpc

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Take home Gigabyte's Aero X16 gaming laptop for just $1,389.99 and save $610 — packed with 32GB of RAM and a powerful RTX 5070 GPU (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-02 | by Stewart Bendle | get Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad → | tags: gigabyte, aero x16, rtx 5070

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Nvidia RTX 5060 combo is only $439 — deal includes a free CPU cooler, totaling out to $150 in savings for a great budget setup (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-30 | by Hassam Nasir | tags: amd ryzen 7 5800x, nvidia rtx 5060, newegg bundle

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Acer is making a companion handheld that pairs with its gaming PCs (engadget.com)

2026-05-29 | by Anna Washenko | get Acer Predator Gaming Handheld → | tags: acer, nitro blaze link, predator helios

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Intel makes a bid for handheld gaming PCs with new Arc G3 processors (arstechnica.com)

2026-05-28 | get Intel Arc G3 Processor → | tags: intel arc g-series, amd ryzen z-series, msi claw

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Intel’s Arc G3 chips are here to pick a fight with AMD’s Ryzen Z2 (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-28 | get Intel Arc G3 Graphics Card → | tags: intel, arc g3, amd ryzen

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Intel challenges AMD’s handheld dominance with new Arc G3 chips — Panther Lake silicon brings up to 14 cores, Arc B390 graphics to handhelds (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-28 | by Jake Roach | get Intel Arc G3 Laptop GPU → | tags: intel, arc g3, amd ryzen z-series

22.

Valve's Steam Deck is back in stock after months, but you won't like it (arstechnica.com)

2026-05-27 | get Steam Deck Protective Case → | tags: steam deck, valve, amd ryzen z2

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Lenovo Yoga 7A 2-in-1 16 Review: Big-Screen OLED Creativity on a Budget (cnet.com)

2026-05-27 | by See Full Bio | get Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 → | tags: lenovo, yoga 7a, amd ryzen

24.

This Windows tablet will outlast my iPad Pro in the mud and rain - but I can't take it seriously (zdnet.com)

2026-05-26 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Microsoft Surface Go → | tags: getac, windows 11, copilot+

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This rugged Windows tablet handles mud and rain - but didn't impress with the basics (zdnet.com)

2026-05-23 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 → | tags: getac, windows 11, copilot+

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If I could only have one laptop for work and gaming, I’d get this one (theverge.com)

2026-05-22 | by Antonio G. Di Benedetto | get Dell Alienware m15 R7 → | tags: asus, rog zephyrus g14, intel panther lake

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China's new homegrown gaming GPU flops in performance and price — flagship $485 LX 7G100 can't keep pace with Nvidia's older RTX 4060 (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-21 | by Zhiye Liu | get ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 → | tags: lisuan tech, lx 7g100, nvidia rtx 4060

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AMD Ryzen AI Max 400 ‘Gorgon Halo’ packs up to 192GB of unified memory — refreshed APU uses Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5, and can clock up to 5.2 GHz (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-21 | by Jake Roach | get AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Processor → | tags: amd ryzen ai max, gorgon halo, zen 5

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Grab the RX 9070 XT for just $504, $95 below its MSRP, in this Newegg combo deal with the 9850X3D — epic discount on high spec AMD parts for a 4K gaming PC saves you nearly $200 in total (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-20 | by Ben Stockton | get AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT → | tags: amd ryzen 7 9850x3d, amd radeon rx 9070 xt, newegg

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Custom-built passive water-cooled PC relies on convection chimney effect powered by triple-stacked radiators — 9800X3D build with RTX 5080 has no fans, copper, and radiator chimney, but struggles to keep temperatures down (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-19 | by Mark Tyson | get Water Cooling Radiator Kit → | tags: billet labs, passive water-cooled, convection chimney